Ann Green
MARCH 24, 2025
You may think youre practicing donor engagement by sending thank you letters and newsletters, but is the content actually engaging? Its often formulaic and just downright dull. Many nonprofits send all their donors the same appeal and thank you letters. In these letters, they never thank a donor for their past support or acknowledge theyre a monthly donor.
Bloomerang
MARCH 24, 2025
For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. Frequently, securing these gifts requires development professionals and grant writers to submit proposals that include project goals to be achieved by the end of the grant period. As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 26, 2025
From door-to-door sales to tedious event planning, traditional fundraising can feel exhausting and time-consuming. While those methods work for some organizations, digital-first strategies can cut complicated logistics and open your fundraiser up to non-local supporters. Unlike traditional fundraising methods, an online store operates 24/7 with no hassle.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 26, 2025
In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson and branding expert Seth Donlin unpack why personal branding is no longer optional for nonprofit leadersand how it can drive deeper donor engagement, visibility, and trust. Why Personal Branding Matters (Even in the Nonprofit Sector) It might feel uncomfortable to put your name, face, or story out front.
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Bloomerang
MARCH 26, 2025
In todays rapidly evolving nonprofit landscape, executive directors and board members face an onslaught of challengesfrom dwindling funding sources to rapidly shifting community needs. More than ever, a mindset that embraces continuous learning, bold innovation, and courageous teamwork is essential. I recently read Carol Dwecks bestselling book called Mindset.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 24, 2025
The gift from Aileen and Brian Roberts will help build a new in-patient tower that will expand space for families who face extended hospital stays while their children are under treatment. By M.J. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary pr
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Joan Garry
MARCH 26, 2025
In the image above, I’m 39 years old. The photo was taken just before my first day at GLAAD where I accepted a position as the Executive Director. I might look calm and confident, but that expression was a decoy. I was riddled on the inside with imposter syndrome. WHAT IS IMPOSTER SYNDROME? Dorothy and. Read more The post I Was 39, Leading GLAAD.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 24, 2025
By George Tsiatis In 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus began exploring the prospect of merging our organizations. The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2025
The philanthropic response to the federal government's defunding of nonprofits has been sluggish, but rapid response funds are starting to emerge. By Stephanie Beasley NurPhoto via AP James Kunder, former deputy administer of USAID, speaks at a demonstration in support of the agencys employees who were fired or placed on leave by Elon Musk and the department of government efficiency.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 27, 2025
Image credit: Caleb Oquendo on Pexels Over five months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina.Seemingly overnight, the region went from being viewed as a climate haven to experiencing the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina. In North Carolina alone, over 100 people lost their lives as a result of the storm , many from drowning or the result of complications from environmental exposure.
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
Candid
MARCH 24, 2025
At times, the future arrives earlier than we plan for or want it to. Nonprofitsand international development organizations in particularare grappling with fast-changing realities. While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 24, 2025
Donor retention can feel like a never-ending cycle. Your team spends hours bringing new supporters through the door, only to watch too many quietly leave after their first gift. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. But some nonprofits have cracked the codenot by chasing endless new donors, but by inspiring loyalty in those they’ve already reached.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 24, 2025
Organizations are struggling to plan amid uncertainty about government funds. As a result, some are crafting multiple spending options. By Eden Stiffman Photo by Bienfait Amani, courtesy of World Relief Workers with World Relief set up a food distribution at the Don Bosco camp for internally displaced Congolese, in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2024.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 26, 2025
Image credit: Natalia Blauth on Unsplash State of the Movements is a recurring NPQ column dedicated to tracking the pulse of social movements and the solidarity economy in 2025. As goes the South, so goes the nation. This maxim may not yet be standard among political analysts, but its truth is undeniable. Nowhere is this more evident than in Atlanta, a city steeped in both radical history and corporate reinvention.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Candid
MARCH 27, 2025
Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. government funding in particularare facing the impacts of USAID stop-work orders and subsequent funding cancellations. The possibility of those organizations being forced to close means programs ending , putting communities around the world at risk. While few organizations have publicly discussed the difficulties theyre facing, some have announced closures or the furlough of a majority of staff , signaling s
Bloomerang
MARCH 28, 2025
Too often, nonprofit leaders think of strategic planning as a nice to have rather than a must have. In reality, though, strategic planning can become one of the most powerful tools in an organizations fundraising toolbox. When done well, a successful strategic planning process can clarify, energize, and streamline your fundraising strategyand make fundraising itself easier and more efficient.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2025
Community grant makers are "built for this moment" of division in America, says New York Community Trust's Amy Freitag. The trust wants to change how it's perceived by the average New Yorker. By Drew Lindsay Casey Kelbaugh New York Community Trust president Amy Freitag at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in September invites the audience to participate in the foundations contest to give away $3 million.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 27, 2025
Southeastern Grocers invites nonprofits to apply for its 2025 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 24, 2025
Image credit: Dall-E by OpenAI Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? Neuroscientists are increasingly harnessing artificial intelligence to advance their work. 1 AI promises to help scientists leverage massive datasets and brain simulations to test new diagnoses and treatments at scalewithout the need for risky or costly human participation. 2 In this way and many others, AI could facilita
Jeff Brooks
MARCH 26, 2025
Ive recently been through a stretch where I wrote more fundraising copy at a faster clip than usual. I started to notice some patterns in my first drafts. Here are some of my common ones, by no means a complete list, but the ones that grabbed my attention: Too many details in stories. When you write a story, youre typically working from your own (or someone elses) interview notes, a transcript, or an audio or video recording.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 26, 2025
The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change's Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas and attract funding for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more. By Chronicle Staff The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change's Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas and attract funding for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 26, 2025
Here's a peek at how one nonprofit has organized its development department, leading to revenue growth and stronger trust.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
MARCH 24, 2025
If your nonprofit has been running the same fundraisers on repeat, you might notice a lull in results. To acquire new donors , your nonprofit must monitor and adapt to new fundraising trends. By doing so, you can stand out and ensure your fundraisers continually excite your current supporters and bring in ones. For instance, peer-to-peer campaigns have extensive room for creativity and innovation.
Jeff Brooks
MARCH 27, 2025
I just read a wonderful book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. It closely follows the life of Leonardo, had an amazing mind and a hard time staying on task. At the end of the book is a section called “Learning from Leonardo.” It gives some characteristics of Leonardo’s genius that any of us can imitate in our own search for whatever it is we’re searching for.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2025
By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images/iStockphoto Giving Has Climbed; Trust Is Strong
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 27, 2025
Thinking about changing your brand? Here are some insights from nonprofit leaders who have already gone through the rebranding process.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
MARCH 26, 2025
Social media is an increasingly powerful fundraising tool, considering that 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. Your nonprofit may already use social media to spread awareness of its cause or share its workbut did you know that you could also use these platforms to acquire donors and cultivate strong relationships with them?
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 25, 2025
The Resilient Nonprofit: A Technology Roadmap for Navigating Uncertainty 2025 has come roaring in with a wave of uncertainty for nonprofits. While nonprofits were already struggling in a climate of decreasing donors and increasing donor churn , funding freezes from the federal government have created a host of challenges. Similarly, five years ago this month nonprofits faced a surge of uncertainty amid lockdowns and global pandemic that put many traditional fundraising strategies on ice.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 25, 2025
Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people.
Candid
MARCH 26, 2025
For most people working in nonprofit development, fundraiser is a role theyve evolved intoas a part of their job as a nonprofit leader, or because they discovered they were good at raising money. No matter how much financial planning or nonprofit management training you receive, some things about fundraising have to be learned the hard way. Three nonprofit fundraisersMorgan Carpenter of Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting in Indiana, Jamie Rasmussen of By the Brujas, a coaching and consulting firm in
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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